Mazda 3 2004 vs Skoda Octavia 2004

 
Mazda 3
2004 - 2006
Skoda Octavia
2004 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 110 HP140 HP
Torque: 245 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds9.6 seconds
Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving.
Mazda 3 engine produces 30 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.05.5
Real fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100km6.2 l/100km
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1100 km in combined cycle1000 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway1190 km on highway
930 km with real consumption880 km with real consumption
Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.57 m
Width: 1.76 m1.77 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Mazda 3 is smaller.
Mazda 3 is 15 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres560 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
635 litres1350 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage space.
Mazda 3 has 260 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 715 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia.
Gross weight: 1`785 kg1`995 kg
Net weight:1`275 kg1`335 kg
Load capacity:510 kg660 kg
Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10001800
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Skoda Octavia has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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